Job Description

The Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and production systems. This role supports plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing processes. The technician will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support operational excellence and achieve business objectives.

This is a full time onsite role based in Southend site

Honeywell

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of manufacturing equipment and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and basic electrical faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions while replacing defective components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and collaborate with production teams to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Accurately document maintenance records, report recurring issues, and support spare parts inventory management.

Key skills and qualifications

• Technical certification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Our offer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.